END TIMES

It seems we always get to stop and talk to somebody on the beach about the weather or the surf.  But, this guy (Mark from Tennessee) took time to talk to us about the Bible.

You can see Dad drawing End Times matters in the sand.

Diagrams In The Sand

Mark Is Recording Events

BEE LINE

I don't know about you but I wish they'd stop changing the names of roads, etc.  Yeah, they changed the name of the 528 Bee Line from here to Orlando.  It's now called the "Beach Line".

The bridges in the following photos have become part of the Beach Line and they span the intercoastal channel in the Indian River which separates Merritt Island from Cocoa, Florida.

Bridge Ahead

New (Left) Old (Right) Bridges

Cocoa Ahead

River Front Homes

Landmark Cocoa, FL

FLOYD'S CLAN

Just about every time Floyd shows up at 16^th Street to go surfing the parking spot next to us seems to mysteriously become empty minutes before Floyd's arrival.  So, the ongoing joke is that Floyd thanks us for saving his spot.  Floyd parked next to us this past Sunday, 3 June 2012, when he showed up with several other car loads of brothers, nephews, and cousins.

Floyd called yours truly his official family photographer because I had taken photos of Floyd's family surf/beach outing in previous years with Floyd's "pricy" camera.  He said the photos came out good and wanted me to do it again this year at their much larger gathering.  This time, Floyd's brother, Tom, had an "Ooh la lah" camera.  (I wonder how those photos turned out.).

When it came time for the surfboard shots I couldn't resist and took these with the Olympus FE-310 Jedidiah gave me last year.

Floyd's Relatives

Floyd Has Orange Shorts

View From Lifeguard Tower

What Are We Waiting For?

Let's Go Surfing!

FIRST DAY IN THE JOB

We were surprised to see Lifeguard Rookie Jonathan "John" Brown sitting on the lifeguard tower Thursday afternoon, 31 May 2012.  It was Jonathan's first official day on the job at 16^th Street.  Jonathan wasn't alone.  Seasoned Lifeguard Nick was assigned to keep an eye on Jonathan et al.  Lucky for Jonathan the beach was empty after 3:30 PM because an offshore storm threatened to get everybody wet but it never came ashore.  So, obviously, nobody was in any danger from Jonathan … (Smile John we're just kidding.  We expect you will do well!).

Thumbs Up From Jonathan

Models Lifeguard Shirt

Lifeguard Nick Smiles

Nick And Jonathan On Duty

Just Out Of The Ocean

End Of The Day

DAD

Dad (George Brown) is doing much better after almost dying in March 2012.  He's now driving the van and getting around without my help although he still likes me to give him a pull to get up off the beach or up out of a low chair.  He's also regained most of the weight he lost during his ordeal.  The following photos were taken of him after we returned to Cocoa Beach, Florida.

Shortly After Returning

Taking A Rest

Something Made Him Smile

Working On Our Third Book

The Beach Is A Great Place

DUCKY

In Mexico we almost ran down a herd of cows which were walking down the middle of a mountain road just around the bend.  But, in Cocoa Beach there are signs to alert drivers to ducks crossing the road.   Yeah, instead of cows we have ducks.

Friendly Ducks Too!

It's Official

Having To Stop!

Lots Of Ducks

CAPTAIN TYLER FARNHAM

We first met Lifeguard Captain Tyler Farnham, lifeguard extraordinaire, at 16^th Street during and after an emergency.  It was the first day of lifeguard season (two years ago) and at first people thought it was a drill.  But it wasn't.  It was a real emergency.  Within a short period of time after Lifeguard Jason spotted and began the rescue (with the help of Lifeguard Victoria, also on duty) everyone including Tyler showed up to assist.  Afterwards Tyler would show up at 16^th Street with an update and that's how we became friends.

On Tyler's time off he's a skydiver among other things including writing a book titled, "Reaching Cloud 9."  It's about his skydiving experiences.

Captain Tyler Farnham

At Lori Wilson Park

Cocoa Beach, Florida